UWA men's basketball beats Stillman

Published: Monday, November 26, 2012 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 11:58 p.m.

LIVINGSTON | The West Alabama men's basketball team rallied from 12 points down and had four players score in double figures on the way to an 87-72 victory over Stillman College at Pruitt Hall Sunday afternoon.

Stillman (0-4) sprinted out to a 27-18 lead by the 9:36 mark of the first half on the strength of making 6 of 10 3-pointers and led 40-32 at the half.

Stillman stretched its advantage to 50-46 before West Alabama (3-2) changed defenses, resulting in six second-half steals and breakaway baskets on offense. UWA took its first lead of the second half at 55-54 on a jumper by Aaron Cobb with 11:17 left and never trailed again.

Hill collected 12 rebounds to record his third double-double in five games. Underwood had nine rebounds and three steals, while Raymond recorded four steals for UWA. West Alabama outrebounded Stillman 51-43.

<p>LIVINGSTON | The West Alabama men's basketball team rallied from 12 points down and had four players score in double figures on the way to an 87-72 victory over Stillman College at Pruitt Hall Sunday afternoon.</p><p>Stillman (0-4) sprinted out to a 27-18 lead by the 9:36 mark of the first half on the strength of making 6 of 10 3-pointers and led 40-32 at the half.</p><p>Stillman stretched its advantage to 50-46 before West Alabama (3-2) changed defenses, resulting in six second-half steals and breakaway baskets on offense. UWA took its first lead of the second half at 55-54 on a jumper by Aaron Cobb with 11:17 left and never trailed again.</p><p>Sandy Underwood scored 17 points to lead UWA, which shot 50 percent from the floor (33-66). Jack Hill added 15 points and Steven Samuels 14 for the Tigers. Desmond Raymond rounded out double digit scoring for UWA with 13.</p><p>Hill collected 12 rebounds to record his third double-double in five games. Underwood had nine rebounds and three steals, while Raymond recorded four steals for UWA. West Alabama outrebounded Stillman 51-43.</p><p>Ladarius Rhone scored 15 points to pace Stillman. Damian Ford scored 14 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. D'uanaway Barnes came off the Stillman bench to contribute 11 points.</p>